FOI - Basics Flashcards
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Perhaps the most significant characteristic of grouping learning is that students tend to
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Actively participate in the learning process.
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Some of the most advanced computer-based training CBT applications allow students to progress through a series of interactive segments where the presentation varies as a result of their
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Responses.
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Chronic fatigue as a result of psychological problems and/or physiological issues may be evidenced by a student pilot’s apparent
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Unwarranted risk taking as a result of impaired judgment.
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Before endorsing a student for solo flight, the instructor should require the student to demonstrate consistent ability to perform
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All of the fundamental maneuvers.
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Section G is titled:
(students should demonstrate competency in maintaining orientation, airspeed within 10 kn, altitude within 100 feet, and headings within 10°, and in making proper correction for wind drift.)
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Completion standards.
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When under stress normal individuals usually react
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By exhibiting rational thinking, rapid reaction,and with extreme sensitivity to their surroundings.
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Each lesson of a training syllabus includes
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Objective, content, and completion standards.
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which would most likely be in indication that a student is reacting abnormally to stress?
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Inadequate, illogical, random, or no response to this situation.
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For the integrated method of flight instruction to be fully effective, the use of instrument reference should begin
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The first time each new maneuver is introduced.
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A method for correcting student impatience is for the instructor to
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Present the preliminary training one step at a time with clearly stated goals for each step.
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Presenting students with problems and decisions that test the limits of their knowledge is
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Generally beneficial in helping students acquire knowledge.
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An Instructor can counteract anxiety in a student by
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Reinforcing the student’s enjoyment of flying and by teaching the student to cope with their fears.
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The objective of the practical test standards PTS is to ensure the certification of pilots at a high level of performance and proficiency, consistent with
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Safety.
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Which statement is true regarding lesson plans?
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Lessons plans help instructors keep a constant check on their own activity as well as that of their students.
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Which stage of skill acquisition is characterized by the ability to perform a procedure rapidly and smoothly while devoting little deliberate attention to performance and simultaneously performing other tasks?
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Automatic response.
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To answer a student’s question, it is most important that the instructor
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Clearly understand the question.
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What is the antidote for an antiauthority hazardous attitude?
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Follow the rules.
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The most significant characteristic of group learning is that it
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Continually requires active participation of the student.
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What is one advantage of a lecture?
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Uses time economically.
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Faulty performance due to student overconfidence should be corrected by
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Increasing the standard of performance for each lesson.
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Students quickly become apathetic when they
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Recognize that the instructor is not adequately prepared.
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A properly developed lesson plan should
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Promote uniformity regardless of the instructor using it.
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Which statement is true regarding positive or negative approaches in aviation instructional techniques?
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A positive approach, to be effective, will point out the pleasurable features of aviation before the unpleasant possibilities are discussed.
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The use of instructional aids should be based on their ability to support a specific point in the lesson. What is the first step in determining if and where instructional aids are necessary?
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Clearly establish the lesson objective, being certain what must be communicated.
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Which of the following correctly identifies the accurate perception and understanding of the factors and conditions within the four fundamental risk elements that affect Flight Safety?
Situational awareness.
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During a teaching lecture, an instructor should
You simple rather than complex words whenever possible.
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Which is an example of a positive approach in the first flight lesson of a student with no previous aviation experience?
A normal flight to a nearby airport and return.
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During training flights, an instructor should interject realistic distractions to help the student
Develop the ability to determine whether a particular distraction warrants further attention or action.
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Which statement is true regarding true professionalism as an instructor?
Anything less than sincere performance destroys the effectiveness of the professional instructor.
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In a guided discussion, leadoff questions should usually begin with
Why or how.
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The development of any skill acquisition has 3 stages
Cognitive, associative, and automatic.
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Section F is titled:
(preflight - discuss lesson objective and resolve questions.
Student's actions.
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Which is a true statement regarding the teaching lecture?
Instructor must develop a keen perception for subtle responses and be able to interpret the meaning of these reactions.
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After the overall training objectives have been established, the next step is to
Identify blocks of learning which constitute the necessary parts of the total objective.
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Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process should not be used
As a crutch by the instructor.
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What is one advantage of a lecture?
a lecture is effective in showing relationships between theory and practice.
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Acute fatigue that occurs as a result of application to a learning task may be evident by a student's apparent
Errors in timing.
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What form of computer based training CBT rapidly responds to student inputs?
Interactive video.
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When teaching new material the teaching process can be divided into which step?
Preparation, presentation, application, and review and evaluation.
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during oral quizzing in a given lesson, effective questions should
Be brief and concise.
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When the instructor keeps the student informed of the lesson objectives and completion standards, it minimizes the student's feeling of
Insecurity.
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When a student pilot understands a procedure, and has had the procedure demonstrated, and has practice the procedure until consistency has been achieved, what level of learning has been demonstrated?
Application.
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The primary objective of integrated flight instruction is the
Formation of a firm habit of cross referencing flight instruments with outside visual references.
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Students who grow impatient when learning the basic elements of a task are those who
Should have the preliminary training presented one step at a time with clearly stated goals for each step.
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A student pilot who fails a practical test and attributes the failure to an unfair evaluation by the examiner may be demonstrating a defense mechanism known as
projection.
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Regarding oral quizzes, what kind of question would be answered based on memory or recall?
A fact question.
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What should an instructor do with a student who assumes that correction of errors is unimportant?
Raise the standard of performance for each lesson, demanding greater effort.
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A question directed to an entire group to stimulate thought and response from each group member is identified as
Overhead.
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Development and assembly of blocks of learning in their proper relationship will provide a means for
Allowing the student to master the segments of the overall pilot performance requirements individually and combining these with other related segments.
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Drill and practice method of training delivery is based on the learning principle of
Exercise.
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The major advantage of computer-based training CBT over other forms of instruction is that it's interactive - the computer responds in different ways, depending on the students
Input.
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Section C is titled:
(preflight discussion. :10
Instructor demonstrations. :25
Student practice. :45
Post flight critique. :10
Schedule.
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During integrated flight instruction, the instructor must be sure the student
Develops the habit of looking for other traffic in addition to referencing flight instruments.
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Which stage of skill acquisition may be characterized by student ability to assess personal progress and make adjustments in performance?
Associative stage.
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The primary objective of integrated flight instruction is the development of
The habit of continuously monitoring the student's own performance and the aircraft's performance.
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Integrated flight instruction has many benefits but, the main objective is to
Help the student develop habit patterns for observance of and reference to flight instruments.
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Commercially produced test preparation material is
Only to be used as a supplement to instructor-led training/material.
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What is a sign of acute fatigue?
Lack of awareness of error accumulation.
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What are the essential steps in the demonstration/performance method of teaching?
Explanation, demonstration, student performance, instructor supervision, and evaluation.
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Which would most likely be an indication that a student is reacting abnormally to stress?
Inappropriate laughter or singing
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Proper oral quizzing by the instructor during a lesson can have which result?
Identifies points which need more emphasis.
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In organizing lesson material, which step sets the stage for everything to come?
Introduction.
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One desirable results of proper oral quizzing by the instructor is to
Reveal the effectiveness of the instructor's training procedures.
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Which of the following is the accurate perception of the operating and environmental factors that affect the aircraft, pilot, and passengers during a specified period of time?
Situational awareness.
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Confusion, disinterest, and uneasiness on the part of the student could happen as a result of not knowing the
Objective of each period of instruction.
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An instructional strategy which organizes students into small groups so that they can work together to maximize their own and each other's learning is called
Cooperative learning.
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The proper sequence for the subparts of an introduction is
Attention, motivation, and overview.
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The first step in preparing a lecture is to
Establish the objective and desired outcome.
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during which type of learning practice should distraction be avoided?
Deliberate.
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Instructors can help students who arrive at a learning plateau by
Moving the student to another place in the curriculum and giving the current task a break.
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To be effective in oral quizzing during the conduct of a lesson, a question should
Be adapted to the stage of training.
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Which statement is true concerning computer-assisted learning (CAL)?
The student controls the pace and content of instruction.
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which statement is true about lesson plans?
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A major shortcoming of commercially developed test preparation material is
That the emphasis is on rote learning.
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The main concern in developing a lesson plan is the
Student.
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One possible indication of a students abnormal reaction to stress would be
Extreme overcooperation.
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what adverse action may result from using test preparation materials in preparing students for FAA tests?
Students may fail to learn other critical info essential for safe piloting.
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With regard to the characteristics of a well-planned lesson, each lesson should contain
New material that is related to the lesson previously presented.
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In aviation instructor should write performance based objectives that
Fit the desired outcome of a particular lesson.
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Students who recognize that the instructor is in adequately prepared can become
Apathetic.
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Aviation instructors should be constantly alert for ways to improve the services they provide to their students, the effectiveness, and their
Qualifications.
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Before a student can concentrate on learning, which human needs must be satisfied?
Biological.
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An instructor can most effectively maintain a high level of student motivation by
Making each lesson a pleasurable experience.
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In planning any instructional activity, the first consideration should be to
Determine the overall objectives and standards.
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One of the risk elements in the decision making process is identified as
The aircraft.
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The main advantage(s) with heterogeneous groups are that students tend to
Interact and achieve in ways and at levels that are rarely found with other instructional strategies.
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When it is impossible to conduct a scheduled lesson, it is preferable for the instructor to
Conduct a lesson that is not predicated completely on skills to be developed during the lesson which was postponed.
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which is true concerning learning plateaus?
learning plateaus are a normal part of the learning process and tend to be temporary.
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Which is one of the ways in which anxiety will affect a student?
Anxiety may limit the student's ability to learn from perceptions.
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The method of arranging lesson material from the simple to complex, past to present, and known to unknown, is one that
Shows the relationships of the main points of the lesson.
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What is the last step in the demonstration/performance method?
Evaluation.
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Which stage of skill acquisition has a student achieved if they can shoot an ILS approach while talking on the radio?
Automatic response stage.
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During oral quizzing in a given lesson, effective questions should
Be limited to who, what, when, where, how, or why, not a combination.
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True performance as a professional is based on study and
Research.
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When teaching from the known to the unknown, an instructor is using the student's
Previous experiences and knowledge.
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Practical tests for pilot certification are
Criterion-referenced
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Section D is titled:
| chalkboard for preflight discussion. IFR visor for maneuvers reviewed.
Equipment.
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Which is a true statement concerning the use of instructional aids?
.
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Which is a valid reason for the use of proper oral quizzing during a lesson?
Reveals the effectiveness of the instructor's training methods.
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Section B is titled:
(use of ground references to control path. Observation and control of wind effect. Control of the airplane attitude, altitude, and heading.)
Content.
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When a student performs a maneuver correctly, but the instructor suspects the student does not fully understand the principles and objectives involved, the instructor should
Apply the same elements to the performance of other maneuvers for verification.
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Student confidence tends to be destroyed if instructors
Bluff whenever in doubt about some point.
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In a guided discussion learning is achieved through the
Skillful use of questions.
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Assignment of goals the student considers difficult
Usually provides a challenge and promotes learning.
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Which teaching method is most economical in terms of the time required to present a given amount of material?
teaching lecture method.
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A flight instructor should interject distracting tasks to help the student
Become proficient at dividing attention between the distraction and maintaining aircraft control.
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In developing a lesson, the instructor should organize explanations and demonstrations to help the student
Achieve the desired learning outcome.
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The distinguishing characteristic of an informal lecture is the
Student's participation.
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Chronic fatigue is
Hey combination of both psychological problems and physiological issues.
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What systematic approach to the mental process does the pilot consistently apply to take the best course of action in a given situation?
Aeronautical decision making.
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What is the primary consideration in determining the length and frequency of flight instruction periods?
Fatigue.
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Which is acceptable procedure when using the integrated method of flight construction?
Instruction in the control of an aircraft by outside visual reference is integrated with instruction in the use of flight instruments for the same operation.
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In the demonstration/performance method of instruction, which two separate actions are performed concurrently?
Student performance and instructor supervision
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Acute fatigue is
Characterized by Eric accumulation, in/attention, and distractibility.
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Section A is titled:
(to develop the student's skill in planning and following a pattern over the ground compensating for wind drift at varying angles.)
Objective.
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Every lesson, when adequately developed, falls logically into the four steps of the teaching process -
Preparation, presentation, application, and review and evaluation.
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A sign that a student may be experiencing acute fatigue is
Neglecting secondary tasks.
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The student should be capable of handling problems that might occur, such as traffic pattern congestion, change in active runway, or unexpected crosswinds prior to
Initial solo.
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When it appears students have adequately discussed the ideas presented during a guided discussion, one of the most viable tools an instructor can use is
An interim summary of what the students accomplished.
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Which method of presentation is desirable for teaching a skill such as ground school lesson on the flight computer?
Demonstration/performance
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Which question would be best as a leadoff question for a guided discussion on the subject of torque?
How does torqued affect an airplane?
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An instructor can help a student cope with fear or anxiety by
Emphasizing the benefits and pleasurable experiences from flying.
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Section E is titled:
(preflight -discuss lesson objective. Diagram S turns, eights along a road, and rectangular course on a chalkboard.
In-flight - demonstrate elements. Demonstrate following a Road, S turns, eights along a road, and rectangular course. Coach student practice.
Post flight - critique student performance and make study assignment.
Instructor's actions.
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A lesson plan, if constructed properly, will provide an outline for
The teaching procedure to be used in a single instructional period.
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To enhance a student's acceptance of further instruction, the instructor should
Keep the student informed of the progress made.
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During a teaching lecture, what would detract from aninstructor's dignity and reflect upon the student's intelligence?
Errors in grammar and use of vulgarisms.
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Chronic fatigue
Occurs when there is not enough time for a full recovery from repeated episodes of acute fatigue.
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When students are unable to see the benefits or purpose of the lesson, they will
Be less motivated.
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The basic demonstration/performance method of instruction consists of several steps in proper order. They are
instructor tells - instructor does; student tells - instructor does; student tells - student does.
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Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process should be
Compatible with the learning outcomes to be achieved.
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Which statement is true regarding the achievement of an adequate standard of performance?
Flight instructors fail to provide competent instruction when they permit students to partially learn an important item of knowledge or skill.
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In the teaching process, which method of presentation is suitable for presenting new material, for summarizing ideas, and for showing relationships between theory and practice?
Lecture method.
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Fatigue is such a treacherous hazard to Flight Safety because
It may not be apparent to a pilot until serious errors are made.
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The main reason that students are put in cooperative learning groups is so they
Can individually achieve greater success than if they were to study alone.
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Which statement is true concerning extraneous blocks of instruction during a course of training?
They detract from the completion of the final objective.
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Which statement about the guided discussion method of teaching is true?
It relies on student possession of a level of knowledge of the topic.
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An instructor can inspire active student participation during informal lectures through the use of
Questions.
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Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process can be used
To clarify the relationships between material objects and concepts
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Examples of all common endorsements can be found in the current issue of
AC 61 – 65, appendix 1.
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A learning plateau may be defined as the
Point at which progress appears to slow down or cease before once again increasing.
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To form proper habits and correct techniques during training, an instructor should
Insist on correct techniques and procedures from the outset of training.
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The best way to prepare a student to perform a task is to
Provide a clear step-by-step example.
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The factor which contributes most to a student's ability to remain receptive to new experiences is
Positive self-concept
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Motivations that cause a student to react with fear and anxiety are
Negative.
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Motivations in the form of reproof and threats should be avoided with all but the student who is
Overconfident and impulsive.
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An instructor may foster the development of insights by
Helping the student acquire and maintain a favorable self-concept
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For a motivation to be effective, students must believe their efforts will be rewarded in a definite manner. This type of motivation is
Tangible.
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Name one way an instructor can help develop student insights.
Provide a secure and nonthreatening environment in which to learn.
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A systematic classification scheme for sorting learning objectives is referred to as a
Taxonomy.
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A primary consideration in planning for student performance is the
Length of time devoted to practice.
